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Louisiana's Military Heritage: Vessels named USS NATCHITOCHES |
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USS NATCHITOCHES
Only one ship has thus far had the honor to bear the name of NATCHITOCHES, the 22nd largest city of Louisiana and a Native American word meaning "place where the soil is the color of red ocher." |
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USS NATCHITOCHES (May 29, 1969 ~ October 13, 1995):
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USS NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799), a Natick-class large harbor tug, was
laid down on June 24, 1968, at Southern Shipbuilding Corporation of
Slidell, Louisiana. She was launched on January 09, 1969, and
delivered to the Navy on May 22, 1969. She was placed into service
on May 29, 1969, and assigned to Boston Naval Shipyards. |
The Natick-class harbor tug USS NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799). Photo courtesy of the Unofficial U.S. Navy Site. |
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All information on USS NATCHITOCHES courtesy of the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships,
the Naval Historical Center, and the
Naval Vessel Registry.
**Copyright 1997-2006 by Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission** |